Edd Donovan and the Wondering Moles

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Three top class acts performing at our folk club.
Tickets £5 advance, £7 on the door

Jan Richardson 8.00-8.35
Benita Johnson 8.50-9.30
Edd Donovan and the Wondering Moles 9.45-10.30

Edd Donovan and the Wondering Moles
"Formidable...This band blew me away" UK Festival Guides
EDD DONOVAN is a highly distinctive, indie folk singer and songwriter. "A natural storyteller and reflective lyricist" (Maverick Magazine); he has a rare, original talent. Originally from the North of England, he has made his home in Cheltenham. He has a collective of remarkable musicians around him called The Wandering Moles.
Their début album, Something To Take The Edge Off, was released in April 2014 and was immediately ranked under Great Debut Albums in iTunes. It received glowing attention including Folk Radio UK's album of the month, a fantastic 4* review in Maverick Magazine and extensive national and international radio play. It is "a wonderful example of what modern folk music can be...gloriously different". Folk All.
"Edd's unique song craft proves to be witty, thoughtful...and blessed with a melodic touch" (Folk Radio UK) and although comparisons to Bob Dylan, Nathaniel Rateliff (even Johnny Cash) have been made in the press, he creates a sound that is both familiar and fresh.
The Guardian's article on the "singing social worker" has gained Edd's songwriting international attention. "Powerful.... poignant" said Americana UK; Edd's work in mental health has inspired a number of his songs.
2016 sees the release of their second album, Making Mountains Volume 1. Expect gutsy sounds and lyrics, soaring harmonies, exquisite instrumentation. Expect sonic surprises. Expect to be blown away.
http://www.edddonovan.co.uk/
https://www.facebook.com/edddonovanandthewanderingmoles
https://twitter.com/edddonovan

Benita Johnson
BENITA JOHNSON is an unsigned singer-songwriter. An experienced performer, she knows how to fill a stage and has a wide-ranging original repertoire drawing on folk, blues and rock influences. She has supported the likes of Hugh Cornwell (The Stranglers), Boo Hewerdine and Patrick Duff (Strangelove) and performed on stages at large and small festivals, pubs, restaurants and theatres across England and beyond. Originally based in the south-west, she now lives and works in the Brighton area. Benita has an official website www.benitajohnson.co.uk and has profiles on MySpace, Bandcamp and Reverbnation. You can find her too on Facebook, Twitter and Linked In. Benita's first album "You Should Know...," released on her own label in 2010 as well as her 2013 acoustic album "HOME", are available on Bandcamp. Limited edition EP "Stars & Fireflies" is available for download via most digital distributors.
http://www.benitajohnson.co.uk/
https://www.facebook.com/BenitaJohnson.SingerSongwriter/
https://twitter.com/BenThirteen

Jan Richardson
Jan is a local singer-songwriter who has played here twice before. She's lovely. Come and see her.

Doors open at 7.00. No entrance once the acts are on stage. If you're late, you'll have to wait til the breaks.

Bookshop bar open serving ale and wine, hot and cold drinks and cake!

Booking highly recommended. Tickets from the link above or direct from the shop. Not available via phone.

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